Teens & Tweens

See our calendar for virtual events, including storytimes, trivia, and book discussions. All in-person library programs and events have been cancelled. 

Check out Library updates here.

Distance Learning Resources from WCCLS / Recursos de aprendizaje a distancia --

• Distance Learning Resources for 6th to 8th Grade Students
• Aprendizaje a distancia para jovenes de 6º a 8º grado 
   
• Distance Learning Resources for High School Students
• Aprendizaje a distancia para estudiantes de high school 
   

Events, clubs and classes--all free and open to the public.

• Teen Book Club - Grades 9-12. Runs during the school year. Register online, call 503-625-6688, or email askusSPL@wccls.org. Get a free copy of the book, while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Sherwood Library.
   
• After Hours for Teens - Bring your friends, have some fun, and enjoy the library after hours with a program just for teens. Grades 6-12. Register online, call 503-625-6688, or email askusSPL@wccls.org. 
   
• TeenLAB (on Zoom as of 4/14/20) - Teen volunteering group. Let's meet virtually and discuss how we can find meaningful ways to engage with the library.
   
• Check out the calendar for special events for teens and tweens hosted by Sherwood Public Library.
   

Homework Resources--available for free with your library card.

• Gale in Context - Find articles, topic overviews, and multimedia information to complete homework assignments.
• Brainfuse HelpNow - From kindergarten to college, online tutors are available to help students and their caregivers. Also available in Spanish and French. Also includes study guides and tools to make flashcards.
• Kanopy - Fun, educational, and entertaining streaming movies.
• Libby - Browse the Teens section for featured booklists, including new title and OBOB lists.
• OBOB - Learn all about the Oregon Battle of the Books and this years' book selections at the official website.
   

Drivers license prep

• Driving License Practice Tests - Practice for the Oregon driving license tests online for free.
   

College test prep

• LearningExpress Library: Career Admissions and Test Prep section includes study guides and test prep for many exams for the college-bound, including ACT, SAT, and AP tests.
   

GED Test Prep

• LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center section includes tools to prep for the GED, HiSET, and TASC tests.

College funding

• Paying for College guides: Student financial guides from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 
   

Job resources

• Brainfuse JobNow - Free resume review, career assistance, and more.
• Job and Career Excellerator - Use the resume and cover letter builder apps, learn about  occupations, and work through a tutorial on preparing for job interviews.
• WorkSource Oregon - Statewide agency to find job postings, resources and training to help workers get employment.